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Lawton Man Acquitted in Accessory to Murder Case, Faces Separate Life Sentence

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LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man has been found not guilty in an accessory to murder case by a Comanche County jury. The verdict was reached on Feb. 13, following a trial that began on Feb. 12. Tevin Anderson was accused of being an accessory to a murder at a gas station in Northwest Lawton in 2021. During the trial, the defense argued that Anderson had no legal obligation to inform detectives about the identity of the killer. The state, however, contended that Anderson was aware of the shooter’s identity because he was in the … Read more

Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Refinery Explosion Claims the Life of Young Worker in Lemont

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Lemont, Illinois – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a 25-year-old worker who lost his life in an explosion and fire at Seneca Petroleum’s refinery last year. The incident also resulted in injuries to another worker. The lawsuit, filed by Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, names Seneca Petroleum, PDV Midwest Refining, and Citgo Petroleum Corporation as defendants. The victim, Dru Worker of Homewood, tragically died on April 25 in the incident at the refinery located in unincorporated Lemont. The lawsuit alleges that there was a blockage or plug in the piping … Read more

Lexington Father Convicted of Murdering Son on Father’s Day, Faces Life Sentence

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LEXINGTON, KY – A jury has convicted James Harvey Hendron Jr., 51, for the murder of his 23-year-old son, Austin Hendron, on Father’s Day. The verdict was delivered after approximately four and a half hours of deliberation, and the jury recommended that Hendron serve a life sentence in prison for the killing. Prosecutor Katie Schafer, who presented the case alongside Phil West, expressed surprise at the jury’s decision, stating, “We asked the jury to decide on an appropriate punishment considering the fact that he shot and killed his own son. The range of sentence options … Read more

Landmark Disability Case: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Record $1.5 Million Punitive Damages Award Against Blue Cross Life Insurance

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Toronto, Ontario – In a landmark case against a disability insurer, the Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the largest punitive damages award in Canadian history, amounting to $1.5 million. The decision in Sara Baker v. Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada sheds light on the reasoning behind this substantial sum. Previously, the jury’s rationale for the award had remained unknown as they are not required to provide written reasons for their verdicts. The case revolves around Baker, who had suffered a stroke and brain bleed, rendering her unable to continue her job as … Read more